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Ojai Unified school board to review learning options for 2021-22 school year
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- Published: Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:07
Many issues, including a review of Ojai Unified School District’s annual financial audit and home-school and distance-learnig options, are on the school board’s May 12 meeting agenda. The meeting will be held via videoconference, although public comments can be made in person in the board room at 414 E. Ojai Ave.
The open session begins at 5:30 p.m.
The agenda can be viewed at:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1250676/1_5-12-21_Agenda.pdf
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VC reports 63 new COVID-19 cases since Friday; no new deaths
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- Published: Monday, 10 May 2021 15:33
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Monday:
-63 new cases since Friday
-80,905 total cases
-79,703 recovered cases
-191 active cases
-1,433,158 tests performed
-21 hospitalizations
-3 in the ICU
-1,011 deaths
-32.5% ICU availability countywide
Dreams for new Rose Valley memories in full bloom
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 10:03
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Upper Rose Valley Lake
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The public can weigh in on a proposed watershed restoration project in Rose Valley, north of Ojai, during a virtual workshop hosted by Los Padres National Forest.
Coyote encounters: Nature preserve hikers on alert
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:56
Photo courtesy OVLC
Use caution when hiking, especially with dogs, due to recent reports of aggressive coyotes near local trails.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Hikers are advised to use caution and leave their dogs at home after several incidents involving aggressive coyotes on a nature preserve near Ojai.
Water suit hearing May 10 on serving summonses via ad
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:49
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The next status conference in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication case is set for Monday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Council keeps and tweaks plans for Maricopa Highway and Ojai Avenue
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:44
Screenshot from Ojai City Council meeting
The ATP project proposes 'sharrow' bike lanes along Ojai Avenue.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
The Ojai City Council made a pair of motions regarding the Active Transportation Program project concerning both the Maricopa Highway Demonstration Project and proposed Ojai Avenue improvements.
Council to study Ojai forming its own Police Department
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:32
Screenshot of Ojai City Council meeting
Councilmember Randy Haney suggested city staff research forming a city police department.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
At its May 4 meeting, the Ojai City Council reviewed a draft agreement between the city and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and directed Ojai City Manager James Vega to explore options for the city of Ojai creating its own Police Department.
County close to yellow tier
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:25
Ventura County could move to the the state’s COVID-19 least-restrictive yellow tier next week with an adjusted weekly average case rate of 2.2 per 100,000.
Police blotter as of May 5, 2021
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:21
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Vandalism was reported in the 400 block of East Ojai Avenue April 10.
• Petty theft was reported in the 700 block of El Paseo Road April 20.
Music festival tunes in to mental health May 20
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:19
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Building community and opening dialogue around mental health are goals of a music festival set for the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
OUSD hires 2nd assistant superintendent
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:14
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai Unified School District school board unanimously approved creating an assistant superintendent of business services position at a special meeting May 3.
Opportunity to support OUSD senior banners
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:11
The Nordhoff Parent Association is continuing a project that was started by Ojai resident Nigel Chisholm last year to honor Ojai Unified School District graduating seniors in the most unique way.
More vaccines available
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 09:07
Ojai Valley News photo by Austin Widger
The Nordhoff High School vaccination site in Ojai.
The only COVID-19 vaccine that will be offered Saturday, May 8, at the Nordhoff High School vaccination site is the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot from 10 a.m. to noon.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Our epidemic is improving, but the pandemic is not
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 08:59
By Dr. Jim Halverson
The news from India regarding COVID-19 is very troubling to me.
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Motorcycle safety takes everyone's attention
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- Published: Friday, 07 May 2021 08:57
Warm weather and increasing number of vehicles traveling on California’s roadways offer a timely reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety awareness for motorcyclists and motorists alike.